Live Shots

"...later, true to O'Brien's plug, that familiar charisma was set against the stone backdrop of Stubb's stage for what..."

July 26, 1996 Music Feature

Rumble in the Bronx

This fast-paced, funny film served as America's introduction to Jackie Chan and the hyperactive world of Hong Kong action filmmaking.

"...threadbare plot finds Chan coming to New York to visit his uncle, who owns a grocery store smack-dab in..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

What Galleries Are Doing on the World Wide Web Why Net Art?

"...minute I didn't know it existed, and now I visit as often as I can. The galleries and muse-ums,..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Arts Feature

Complex World

"...cinematically eulogize a near legendary rock 'n' roll club set in the downtown decay of Providence, Rhode Island? If..."

Oct. 18, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Live Shots

Brian Setzer Orchestra, Br5-49

"...and even the occasional mohawk-head was disappointed when their set lasted only 30 minutes, but the malaise vanished when..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Music Feature

Live Shots

Dianne Reeves, Pam Hart/Austin Music Festival

"...crucial financial support before delivering an all-too-brief 30-minute opening set. Drawing mostly from her CD debut from last year,..."

June 18, 1999 Music Feature

Live Shots

Beastie Boys, Rancid, Asiandubfoundation

"...a bit confused with the impromptu live instrumentation, a set device used several times throughout the evening, and one..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Music Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...MS. HYDED: David Price; with Tim Daly, Sean Young, Lysette Anthony, Harvey Fierstein. Not to be confused with the..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

Free Week Unleashed: These Four Austin Acts Hit the Ground Running in 2024

Catching up with Redbud, lluvii, Daydream Twins, and SINE

"...their five-track Long Night EP (though not, regrettably, a visit to Austin's Red Bud Isle Park, which Claghorn sheepishly..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

The Family That Films Together: Robert, Racer, and Rebel Rodriguez on Hypnotic

The moviemaking dynasty proves the value of working from home

"...[inset-1-right]“It was just hanging out with Dad,” added Racer...."

May 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Friday

A Margo Price keynote, Koffee's evolution, & Obongjayar's rising star

"...our day party recap here), amplified by an Osees set time two hours after. Willie Nelson gathered friends at..."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

The Best Music We’ve Seen So Far at SXSW 2023

An insightful Jeff Tweedy, sunshiney Armani White, and more

"...music team, as usual, spent the weekend sniffing out visiting stars and local standouts alike. Offerings ramped up Monday..."

March 14, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

A DIY Approach to Helping the Unhoused Pays Off at Camp Esperanza

No funding? No resources? No problem.

"...to get is going to wash away or rip." [inset-1-right]..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Robert Rodriguez Brings His Next Project Back to Austin to Trailblaze Safe Production Protocols

Troublemaking in the time of pandemic

"...As Hollywood begins to work out how to pandemic-proof sets, many scripts are being revised to take out location..."

July 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...you’ve always wanted a Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf set in Medieval times, have I got a movie for..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

An Idiot at FronteraFest

Diary of getting a homegrown 25-minute play onto the stage for Austin's biggest annual performance festival

"...create constellations inside the RV, and as the sun sets in the show, the stars will literally come out...."

Feb. 10, 2017 Arts Feature by T. Lynn Mikeska

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...The big story coming out of this year’s Sundance..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Home Field Advantage

Sure, Austin can become a sustainable center for TV production. Just ask the Friday Night Lights gridiron gang.

"...shoes. The day I am invited to pay the set a visit, the location is a former AISD school..."

April 30, 2010 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Radical Inclusion: A Morality Tale

Halfway through the 365 days of 365 Days/365 Plays, Suzan-Lori Parks' dramatic project has everyone making theatre and in new ways

"...less than five minutes. Afterward, she put the whole set in a drawer. Then her friend, a producer named..."

April 27, 2007 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

Total Entertainment Package

Rockin' out with Austin's Latin-metal crossover darlings

"...the trio was playing neighborhood parties with a makeshift set list and ever-changing lineup. At one point, they even..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Working Worked Out

Theaterless Theater Corps, Rude Mechanicals, KAIROS! Co.

"...working together. A late-night lighting session created a new set of cues which, at least as far as the..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dancing About Architecture

The Lunch's Last Supper

"...last week, between the Gloriathon and Joe Ely's after-2am set, but many others called to pay their final respects..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...outlaw roots-rocker, Ely rides a hard road into the sunset with no regrets and a hell of a recording..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

No Law & Order

"...are no longer limited to the Iguanas' annual festival-eve set at the Continental Club. In 1997, for instance, Tito..."

March 12, 1999 Music Feature

Postmarks

Losing Our Lunch

"...I, unfortunately, did not have the pleasure of ever visiting the Armadillo. You would not consider destroying O. Henry's..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

Live Shots

"...The second set is always better, and how delicious it was to..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Music Feature

Branch by Branch

CARVER (3.0 stars)

"...purpose, but no catalog terminal. AND... Dove Springs is set for replacement by the planned Southeast Austin Branch, likely..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Kelly Lynch, Margaret Avery, Carrie Snodgress, Willie Carpenter, Robert Gossett. (R, 90 min.) From the Lawrence Bender production company..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Kendrick Lamar, Ethel Cain, and More Highlights From Friday at ACL Fest

Homegrown acts Font, We Don’t Ride Llamas debut on big stages

"...Friday the 13th, the Chronicle team also caught standout sets by Austin-based festival first-timers Font and We Don’t Ride..."

Oct. 14, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...previews. Plus, if you want to break out your headsets, the VR programming is more extensive and immersive than..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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